South Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Downtown
Popular places to visit
Georgia State Capitol
This lofty building on Washington Street is the most important government building in the state.
Underground Atlanta
You can find out about the history of Atlanta when you stop by Underground Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Georgia Aquarium
With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
State Farm Arena
The home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Dream basketball teams is a multi-purpose indoor venue for games, concerts and shows.
Activities
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best South Downtown Hotel Deals
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The property was okay for my short stay and it was close to everything I needed access too.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Slow service at the bar and restaurant but ghe staff isfriendly
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Our stay here was amazing. We did a staycation for my daughter’s 5th birthday. Staff was nice & polite. Although parking is a little high & a little complicated, everything else we enjoyed. Breakfast was delicious as well, room service was also fast.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
My view was amazing! Every staff member I encountered was courteous, knowledgeable and very helpful. I can’t wait to come back!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Atlanta
I had an issue with Expedia and booking the stay. This happens way too often with 3rd party providers… Nish, a supervisor at the hotel, was able to handle this issue quickly and efficiently. I was very impressed by him.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Rooms are aging but clean. Very nice bar and restaurant.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Downtown
Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Rialto Center for the Performing Arts or Tabernacle might round out your trip.
Downtown Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.
Peachtree Center
While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.
Luckie-Marietta District
If you're spending some time in Luckie-Marietta District, World of Coca-Cola and National Center for Civil and Human Rights are top sights worth seeing.
SoNo
If you're spending some time in SoNo, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta Civic Center and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.
